Program Overview

Bioinformatics Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics at Temple University's College of Science and Technology provides students with a solid grounding in the growing field of bioinformatics. This 12-credit-hour, interdisciplinary certificate uses computer programming to interpret biological data in medical research.

Program Overview

The Bioinformatics Graduate Certificate is tailored to give students a comprehensive understanding of bioinformatics, which is in high demand due to the need for professionals with knowledge of computational and statistical methods for researching problems in biology and medicine.

Coursework

The certificate program includes coursework in:

• The computational and experimental methods used in protein structure determination and molecular modeling
• Gene inheritance and gene expression
• Genome mapping and sequencing
• Statistical methods for data analysis

Some of the core courses include:

• Scripting for Sciences and Business
• Structural Bioinformatics I and II

Credit Requirements

To earn the Bioinformatics Graduate Certificate, students must complete 12 credit hours of coursework.

Delivery Method

All courses are conducted in the classroom on Temple's Main Campus in Philadelphia, in close proximity to state-of-the-art labs and research centers. This is a part-time certificate program only, and coursework is typically completed over two semesters. Students have up to two years to complete the certificate.

Target Audience

The Bioinformatics Graduate Certificate is ideal for students seeking advanced coursework for professional development in the bioinformatics, computational biology, molecular biology, and genomics fields, as well as in the biotechnology, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industries.

Related Graduate Degrees

• Bioinformatics PSM
• Bioinnovation PSM
• Biology MA
• Biology MS
• Biology PhD
• Biotechnology PSM

Related Graduate Certificates

• Information Science and Technology
• Scientific Writing

Tuition and Fees

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level, course load, and residency status.

• Pennsylvania resident: $1,395.00 per credit
• Out-of-state: $1,824.00 per credit

Accreditation

The College of Science and Technology at Temple University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.